When surveyed about their living arrangements, the majority of older Americans state that they hope to stay at home as they age. Most would rather live in their current homes, modified to meet their changing needs, than move into any assisted living. Seniors today have a lot of options for making installation-free modifications for bathroom safety that can make living at home more comfortable, safer, and more doable than ever before. These products have suction cups on them, so no drilling or wall modifications are needed.

There are many kinds of essential home modification products for seniors living at home that can make life easier and safer. They range from putting handrails on stairways to making up a bedroom on the first floor to putting in better lighting and making modifications for bathroom safety. The bathroom is one of the most important rooms for considering safety and usability. Being able to lower down to the toilet seat and get back up again, safely, is crucial to living at home without assistance.

There are several types of grab bars and safety frames that can be installed around a toilet that aid in sitting and lifting. They are useful for anyone with issues bending or with muscle weakness. They can also help reduce the risk of falling while lowering or rising or even while sitting on the toilet seat.

Toilet Safety Frames

Frames are designed to wrap around the toilet to provide stability and security. Grab bars that attach to the wall near the toilet give the user something to hold onto, but do not offer the full protection of the wraparound frame. The style used depends on how much space is available around the toilet and how much support the users of the toilet will need.

Frames, as long as there is enough room around the toilet to install one, are the best choice for full security. Falling from the toilet is a real possibility, and the protection of the frame can prevent these dangerous accidents. The Toilet Safety Frame, for instance, wraps under the tank and around the sides of the toilet for full security. It also includes sturdy handrails for support while raising and lowering. The legs that support the weight of the user have rubber tips to prevent them from slipping on the floor.

Toilet Support Rails

Toilet support rails provide a similar level of security and may be a better choice for when space is in front of the toilet. Another feature of this product is that it is small enough to be portable and is easy to disassemble and assemble. This installation-free product is excellent for use when traveling.

Living at home is vital to older adults, as is being independent. Making the right modifications for bath safety is essential to achieving these goals. We know that falls are frequent among seniors and that they are the leading cause of injuries. To live safely at home and to prevent falls, bathroom safety, and especially toilet safety, is essential and achievable with the right safety frames or guide rails.